When a loved one needs help, family members are usually the first people to volunteer their services. A 2020 study conducted by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving determined that almost 50 million Americans provide unpaid care for family or friends at an average of 24 hours per week….
Many people file claims for disability benefits through Social Security and wait years for their applications to receive a final decision. In that time, their conditions may have gotten worse and their financial situations more tenuous. The day that award letter arrives is cause for celebration. Unfortunately, not everyone who…
If you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you may wonder if housing assistance is provided at some point during or after the application process. Unfortunately, that is not the case, and many people become homeless or are in danger of becoming homeless while…
Living with a disability is challenging enough, but when your condition is so debilitating that you cannot work, making ends meet on a limited income may result in a devastating financial burden. Although it is possible to get a loan to cover some of your expenses while you are receiving…
In times of economic hardship, many Americans find they need financial assistance to cover their expenses. While applying for and receiving unemployment benefits may provide the help you’re looking for, they may hurt your chances of qualifying for disability benefits through Social Security. While it is technically possible to collect…
Whether you receive retirement, survivors, or disability benefits through Social Security Administration (SSA), when you receive your monthly payments frequently depends on your birthday. Prior to May 1997, everyone received benefits on the third of each month, but one day of payments became untenable as the number of beneficiaries continued…
In past articles, we have discussed that the clearest path to determining eligibility for disability benefits through Social Security Administration (SSA) is to meet SSA’s Blue Book listing for your condition. If you have been diagnosed with kidney disease, you can find the Blue Book listing under Genitourinary Disorders. To…
When you become disabled and can no longer work, you may become worried about how to live without income. Many people wonder whether Social Security disability benefits or private disability insurance are options to supplement the lost income and whether you can collect both kinds of benefits if you qualify…
As you age, your body becomes more prone to injury or illness. Although you can apply for disability benefits through Social Security Administration (SSA) at any age, SSA created special rules for older workers to make it easier for them to obtain disability benefits. These special rules are also known…
In 2018, Social Security Administration (SSA) removed the Blue Book listing for drug addiction and substance abuse. Many people incorrectly believe that drug addiction is only caused by use of illegal substances, but many legal drugs are abused every day, such as alcohol, prescription drugs, nicotine, and caffeine. The most…
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